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1. Who lusts for certainty lusts for lies Total comment counts : 31 Summary In this article, the author criticizes the reliability of Google Ngram Viewer, a tool that displays the frequency of words in books over time. The author argues that the Ngram Viewer’s data is flawed and misleading due to errors in Google Books’ corpus. The author explains that the database contains a large proportion of academic literature, which skews the results as certain words used frequently in academic writing artificially inflate their scores, while diminishing the scores of other words....

1. We are beginning to roll out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT Total comment counts : 90 Summary OpenAI is introducing new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. Users will now be able to have voice conversations with ChatGPT and share images for various purposes. Voice conversations can be used for tasks such as requesting bedtime stories or settling debates, while images can be used to troubleshoot issues, plan meals, or analyze data....

1. Text editing on mobile: the invisible problem Total comment counts : 123 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article discusses the challenges of typing on mobile devices and the preference for using laptops for messaging applications. The author mentions experiencing frustration with mobile keyboards, leading to a higher rate of errors in texts. Many individuals opt to send messages with typos, no capitalization, and fewer words when using mobile keyboards....

1. The Frustration Loop Total comment counts : 35 Summary The author of the article discusses their ongoing battle with spammers on a free-to-use platform called Bear. The low barrier to entry attracts spammers who try to exploit the platform for backlinks. To combat this, the author has implemented mechanisms such as reviewing all content before it is visible and using a spam detection tool called Akismet. However, some spammers have found ways to bypass the system and post spam in less regulated areas....

1. Valve is a wonderful upstream contributor to Linux and the open-source community Total comment counts : 38 Summary The article is a summary of Michael Larabel’s work as the principal author of Phoronix.com. He founded the site in 2004 with a focus on improving the Linux hardware experience. Larabel has written thousands of articles on topics such as Linux hardware support, performance, graphics drivers, and more. He is also the lead developer of benchmarking software like Phoronix Test Suite, Phoromatic, and OpenBenchmarking....

1. Cisco Acquires Splunk Total comment counts : 57 Summary Splunk has announced a partnership with Cisco to enhance their solutions and deliver comprehensive visibility and insight across security, observability, and network operations. The collaboration will allow both companies to accelerate innovation and serve customers better, leveraging Cisco’s global network and go-to-market capabilities. Splunk aims to help businesses access, analyze, and act on data faster and more securely, contributing to a safer and more resilient digital world....

1. Car allergic to vanilla ice cream (2000) Total comment counts : 75 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary In the late 90s, a member of staff at a workplace experienced issues with their mouse. The mouse would stop working between certain hours of the day, particularly during lunchtime. Interestingly, the problem only occurred on sunny days, while it worked perfectly on overcast days. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the issue was caused by the mouse being cheaply made with thin plastic....

1. Snowden leak: Cavium networking hardware may contain NSA backdoor Total comment counts : 49 Summary The article states that JavaScript is disabled in the current browser and suggests enabling it or switching to a supported browser to continue using Twitter. It also mentions that a list of supported browsers can be found in the Help Center. The article includes information about the company’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Imprint, as well as stating that it is copyright © 2023 X Corp....

1. Data accidentally exposed by Microsoft AI researchers Total comment counts : 37 Summary The article discusses a data exposure incident on Microsoft’s AI GitHub repository caused by a misconfigured SAS token. The researchers accidentally exposed 38 terabytes of private data, including sensitive information and internal team messages. SAS tokens, which allow data sharing from Azure Storage accounts, were configured to share the entire storage account instead of specific files. The article highlights the risks organizations face when working with AI models and the need for additional security checks and safeguards....

1. Cystic fibrosis treatment wins Breakthrough Prize Total comment counts : 22 Summary The article discusses how a triple-drug combination called Trikafta has significantly improved the lives of people with cystic fibrosis. The researchers who developed this treatment, Sabine Hadida, Paul Negulescu, and Fredrick Van Goor, have won a Breakthrough Prize for their work. Trikafta helps a faulty protein function correctly, leading to better lung function and overall health for individuals with cystic fibrosis....